Apr
14
2009
Of all the kinds of crisis he would be tested with, and it became Pirates.
Nonetheless he seems to have come through with good reports. Here is how I break it down.
First of all, kudos and praise to the talents and professionalism of the Navy Seals. The US special Forces (of all branches) are the best in the world and they proved it yet again. 3 shots=3 kills.
It doesn’t get better than that.
I shed no tears for the pirates, not one. They forfeited their right to sympathy when they turned into kidnapping terrorists.
Obama: I hear a lot of muttering, from all spheres in all directions. Great job….but now they will retaliate. To that I say that we had a choice: Appease them and embolden them, or kill them and risk retaliation which, if they have any sense, will be tempered with a sense of caution at what OUR retaliation will be.
I admit, I was impressed that he cut the military loose to do what they do best. A part of me expected him to play the appeasement role. I was wrong.
Sep
19
2006
(from the http://talklikeapirate.com FAQ)
Q. The big one: WHY?
A. Why not?
Talking like a pirate is fun. It’s really that simple. It adds a zest, a swagger, to your every day conversation. Do you need another reason?
Try it out. Let go, have a beer, burp in public. Say "Aarrr!!" Feels good, doesn’t it?
Q. When is Talk Like A Pirate Day 2006 (2007, 2008, etc.)?
A. International Talk Like a Pirate Day isn’t one o’ those governmentally sanctioned holidays that shifts around to create a convenient three-day weekend. No, the date is ALWAYS Sept. 19 (Cap’n Slappy’s ex-wife’s birthday.) Now, occasionally Sept. 19 falls on a Sunday, and we recognize that may not meet everyone’s desire for an excuse to party. While a lot of fun can be had ce;ebrating TLADP in a church setting (The choir will now sing, "How Great Thou Aaarrrrt!") we’re suggesting that those of a more secular bent consider celebrating Talk Like A Pirate Weekend.
No matter why, LSU suggests we all take a day off and not be so damn serious.
So Talk Like A Pirate, Matey!
ARRR!!
